Keto Smoked Paprika Chicken & Cabbage Casserole
A creamy, smoky keto chicken casserole with tender cabbage and bold paprika flavor — perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 1.5 lb chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 4 cups green cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Smoked Paprika Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
For Topping
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add cabbage and sauté 5–7 minutes until softened; remove and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- In the same skillet, lightly brown chicken 3–4 minutes (not fully cooked).
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream, cream cheese, broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and remaining smoked paprika until smooth.
- Combine cabbage, chicken, and smoked paprika sauce.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with mozzarella.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and chicken is fully cooked.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.